Project Manager Industrial Automation

Project Manager Industrial Automation

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This is a position with grade

13

This position reports to

Operations Manager

Your role and responsibilities

Within the Industries department, which focuses on process automation in the oil & gas and chemical/pharma market segments, the Project Manager is responsible for all deliveries (projects, products, services, and contracts) of assigned Process Automation projects. The diversity in projects, products, and services in progress is great, in terms of size, complexity, and turnaround time.

You will mainly be responsible for:

1. Coordinating the execution of small projects and ensuring all related activities are executed in accordance with company procedures, contract specifications, quality standards, health, safety, and environment requirements, cost/profitability targets, and scheduling goals.
2. Assisting the Project Controls department to define all project documents, including scope and financial plans, schedule, and risk management plans.
3. Monitoring and controlling project progress, resource utilization, and project financials while overseeing project invoicing status, costs, expenses, and cash flow.
4. Identifying, qualifying, quantifying, and managing risks, while ensuring that all opportunities are identified and pursued.
5. Managing the formal acceptance of the project, contract close-out, and customer acknowledgement, ensuring high customer satisfaction at all times.
6. Coordinating with Procurement and Logistics teams to negotiate and procure required services, materials, and equipment from external and internal suppliers.
7. Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, acting as a key contact for customer inquiries and an escalation point for project issues.
8. Ensuring project compliance with relevant health, safety, and environmental policies and guidelines.

Qualifications for the role

• An Engineering degree in Industrial Automation, Electrical Engineering, or a similar field.
• More than 5 years of experience in Project Management with an affinity for Process Automation in Industry, preferably in Chemistry.
• Demonstrated experience managing project scope, cost, schedules, and vendors/subcontractors.
• Good command of Dutch, French, and English, spoken and written.
• Organizational talent and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills.
• A collaborative, solutions-oriented approach with good social skills.

More about us

ABB Energy Industries enables safe, smart, and sustainable projects and operations across sectors like oil, gas, chemicals, life sciences, power generation, and water. We drive integrated solutions that automate, digitalize, and electrify industry, connecting people and technology to help our customers succeed. With over 50 years of domain expertise, we continue to innovate and reshape traditional approaches to improve operational efficiency, reduce risks, energy consumption, and waste. We value diverse backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to learn more about us and the impact of our solutions worldwide.